tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44908537992420237322017-09-07T19:58:19.294+01:00Urban Krav Maga in Kent & SussexNews and upcoming events from the original Urban Krav Maga club in Kent &amp; SussexBen Humphreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14390429468454407472noreply@blogger.comBlogger172125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490853799242023732.post-30365546225803168892017-01-09T13:36:00.002+00:002017-01-09T13:36:23.642+00:00Jan to end of march 2017 training datesDates for this "term" are Jan 11,18,25. Feb 1,8,22. March 1,8,15,22,29Ben Humphreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14390429468454407472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490853799242023732.post-36107635649665883972016-08-27T19:20:00.000+01:002016-08-27T19:20:00.437+01:00Krav back after summer breakDon't forget Krav is back at the TA centre from the 7th September. I don't update blog much now as Facebook and Twitter is so much easier, so check in on those mediums for updatesBen Humphreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14390429468454407472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490853799242023732.post-48186897826781154032016-02-08T10:31:00.001+00:002016-02-08T10:31:01.380+00:00NO Krav next week 17th Feb as half term. But all good for this week- 10th so see you all thenBen Humphreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14390429468454407472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490853799242023732.post-80235128276658660842015-09-07T09:36:00.000+01:002015-09-07T09:36:30.703+01:00Student uses Krav at wedding!Email received from one of our students re a situation he faced at a wedding recently "Hey Mark, I'd just like to share what happened last night. The pre wedding party happened, end of night I hear a lot of shouting so I go out to investigate. It turns out the grooms family are having a massive argument with the brides family. The brides sister was screaming her head off aggressively at the groom, she then hit him! The groom went in to hit her, at this point I dived in to the side, controlling his hand with one hand his body with the other, pulling him back shouting 'back off! Back off!' the grooms father thinking I was attacking his son came for me, I used the groom as a shield initially then found my self in the fence shouting 'back off! Back off!' to the grooms father, he walked backwards while I kept my fence up. Having his ego dented by having a small guy like me controlling him he told me he 'would deck me' which I brushed off and didn't rise to. The adrenaline was pumping but I recognised it and used it to my advantage. All was resolved from my point of view, explained myself later and apologised. My logic was that if the groom hit the brides sister (even if he was acting in self defence: which he would have been things would have been a lot worse) The wedding went ahead the next day, and both sets of families took the time to come and thank me personally, the groom’s family added that things would have been far worse if I didn’t step in. I was thinking by of all the other things I could have done but I guess that's normal in the heat of the situation my krav and more importantly, your training didn't let me down." Train Hard....Fight Easy Ben Humphreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14390429468454407472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490853799242023732.post-90554225048411104412015-08-19T08:13:00.001+01:002015-08-19T08:13:29.400+01:00Back 9th September First KRAV after the summer break 9th September- see you all then Ben Humphreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14390429468454407472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490853799242023732.post-63977727660916023242015-04-10T15:09:00.001+01:002015-04-10T15:10:52.976+01:00Martial Arts Guardians Approved club.Check out the guardians quality free on line magazine,next one due next Sunday . SUKM an approved club. http://www.martialartsguardian.com/recommended-clubs/ Ben Humphreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14390429468454407472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490853799242023732.post-76600322615561597622015-02-25T17:06:00.002+00:002015-02-25T17:06:56.399+00:00Spring/summer training datesSpring/summer training dates to take us up to summer hols. 4/3,11/3,18/3,25/3,15/4,22/4,29/4,6/5,13/5,20/5,3/6,10/6,17/6,24/6,1/7,8/7,15/7,22/7.Ben Humphreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14390429468454407472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490853799242023732.post-20919681858991282602015-02-09T19:41:00.000+00:002015-02-09T19:41:02.984+00:00No training on the 18th febHaving said we would not be shut for half term, I now find out we will be, so training as normal this week but closed for the 18th feb.Ben Humphreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14390429468454407472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490853799242023732.post-72140749394960246802015-01-22T10:09:00.002+00:002015-01-22T10:09:46.434+00:00Don't forget all NO training next week, back on the 4th FebDon't forget all NO training next week, back on the 4th FebBen Humphreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14390429468454407472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490853799242023732.post-38768733801011097322014-12-03T11:23:00.002+00:002014-12-03T11:23:10.951+00:00Xmas closure datesXmas closure. All, our last session for this year will be the 17th December and we will be back on the 7th January to go for it all over again! So only 3 session left this year. On the 17th we will "do it" in our going out clothes! If there are any techniques you want to cover on that final session, let me know here or PM me.Ben Humphreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14390429468454407472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490853799242023732.post-32800046057977349402014-08-07T16:02:00.003+01:002014-08-07T16:02:17.433+01:00Tunbridge Wells Classes will recommence 3rd of September 2014 at the TA Centre. OssBen Humphreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14390429468454407472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490853799242023732.post-26054801607950219552014-08-01T10:37:00.005+01:002014-08-01T10:38:36.145+01:00Another use of UKM in a hot situation from one of Spicers studentsSome nice work from the Spi Cer . oss Student profile: male 27-29 5ft3 athletic build Immigration detention officer. Came over to us merry bunch 6 months ago (work doesn't allow every week) after being taught very bad techniques by a BKA instructor An emergency alarm goes off at work. Male detainee armed with home made shank was attacking other detainees staff and himself Officer (student) entered room (by this stage detainee had sat down on a bed & was going to town on his own arms) immediately the detainee jumped up and pointed the shank at the officers stomach (about a foot away from him). Immediately moving the shank (wrist) with the C grip straight into a cavalier grip stepped back & applied cavalier technique & dropped detainee, closed the distance while keeping control of the arm with the shank, dropped his shin to the side of his head then clamped the arm with his other knee. Bending the arm down and around allowed him to continue to strip the shank then move to safety. Dude saved himself, others & the detainee from causing any more harm to them or himself Happy Days Ben Humphreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14390429468454407472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490853799242023732.post-10720181707103143472014-07-29T14:48:00.002+01:002014-07-29T14:49:46.257+01:00Recent UKM use on the doors!Some kind words from one of my guys who had occasion to use some UKM over the weekend "I have been training with Mark O'Neil at sussex urban krav maga for nearly two years now and can honestly say the techniques I have learned are the real deal and very effective . I work as a doorman at a nightclub on the south coast , we had an incident recently , two guys were arguing , my colleague had control of the argument as I approached . The two guys seemed to go their separate ways when another comment came from one of them , very quickly they came to blows . My colleague very quickly had one restrained which left the other guy free to rain punches down . Mark O'Neil in training has told us about recognising body shapes/positions and techniques that work when presented with certain body shapes . Remembering this I quickly noticed the guy had his head held high , and in such a position that I could bring his head down move his chin across and apply the gahote choke . The guy gave up the fight straight away and raised his hands in a surrender motion , I told him to follow me which he did and I relaxed the hold but still maintained control and led him out of the club . I felt slightly proud that I had kept my colleague safe , the guy he was restraining safe , the guy I had hold of safe , other customers and myself safe . I would like to thank Mark for the training I have been taught and urge anyone looking to learn an effective self defence programme to get along to any of the urban krav maga classes around the country , this stuff works . In the words of my sensei "Train hard fight easy " oss. example of the technique below. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_kK31vejWW8Ben Humphreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14390429468454407472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490853799242023732.post-51755986806913567842014-06-03T15:48:00.002+01:002014-06-03T15:48:24.949+01:00Summer ClosureSummer Closure As most of you know I have always closed for August, this year it will be for a bit longer! Current contract on the hall runs out end of June and there are two dates that can not be done for July, as it's not worth paying for 6 months hire upfront to lose 6 weeks, I will instead make the 25th of June the last class. I will then see how enquiries are over the next couple of months to review September re-opening. Private lessons will continue during this time, with some spaces starting to free up if you want to go down this route to keep your hand in. Meanwhile Darren Sl-UKM in South London and Stan's classes in Canterbury will be your closest Ben Humphreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14390429468454407472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490853799242023732.post-45298344198134596782014-05-07T16:23:00.001+01:002014-05-07T16:23:50.776+01:00Sorry for the late notice chaps but no Krav tonight, too many people can not make it. See you next week.Ben Humphreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14390429468454407472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490853799242023732.post-23127249788050229182014-04-10T11:10:00.001+01:002014-04-10T11:10:43.341+01:00Remember no krav next week on the 16thBen Humphreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14390429468454407472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490853799242023732.post-32163267140635932892014-03-07T14:22:00.000+00:002014-03-07T14:22:10.666+00:00Grrrr...no krav 12/3 back for the 19thNot happy, just had this email from the army chaps. "I’m sorry to have to inform you that the hall is going to be out of bounds for a little longer. The repairs took longer than expected. I have pushed things and the contractor will be working over this weekend. The hall will be available for use again on Thursday 13 March 14." So no Krav next weekBen Humphreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14390429468454407472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490853799242023732.post-10100808226185506702014-02-12T11:13:00.001+00:002014-02-12T11:13:08.574+00:00TWells krav as usual 12th &19th feb but not 26th and 5thWork on the hall has shifted by a week, so there will be Krav this week and next, but not the 26th feb or 5th march.Ben Humphreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14390429468454407472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490853799242023732.post-84922897729655430492014-02-05T09:28:00.001+00:002014-02-05T09:28:29.771+00:00No TWells krav 19&26 febNo KRAV on the 19th and 26th Feb as they are doing building work. Sorry AllBen Humphreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14390429468454407472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490853799242023732.post-68673769540477944792014-01-18T12:47:00.003+00:002014-01-18T12:47:59.996+00:00No KRAV Maga 22 jan back to normal 29th at Tunbridge wellsBen Humphreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14390429468454407472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490853799242023732.post-66893748147629170682013-12-23T14:18:00.002+00:002013-12-23T14:18:29.376+00:0008-Jan-14, Wednesday class will be at 579 Field Squadron, 101 TA Centre, St John’s Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9UU.Don't forget new class on Wednesdays to replace the TWells Thursday class. From 08-Jan-14, Wednesday class will be at 579 Field Squadron, 101 TA Centre, St John’s Road, Tunbridge Wells, TN4 9UU. You need to be there on or before the start of class at 19:00 as this is a secure site and I can not guarantee entry after this time. I will be moving the mats in on the 6th Jan at 11:00 if anyone want to help!!!Ben Humphreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14390429468454407472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490853799242023732.post-91510741880979822292013-11-18T09:32:00.003+00:002013-11-18T09:32:17.846+00:00Award Winning Team!With great pride and Congratulations to some of the UKM team. Chief Instructor Stewart MCGill , Cageddevil Combat & Jimmy Kelly who all received awards in The Martial Arts Illustrated Hall Of Fame last night Oss! Ben Humphreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14390429468454407472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490853799242023732.post-35190508632503747092013-09-25T17:43:00.001+01:002013-09-25T17:43:59.857+01:00NO Krav 26/9 at TwellsBen Humphreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14390429468454407472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490853799242023732.post-53354645717069045412013-08-28T14:30:00.001+01:002013-08-28T14:30:09.703+01:00Write up in Croydon Advertisersee link here<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thisiscroydontoday.co.uk/Martial-arts-expert-People-need-muggers-place/story-19700432-detail/story.html#axzz2d6X217AC" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank"><span>http://</span><wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span><span>www.thisiscroydontoday.co.uk/</span><wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span><span>Martial-arts-expert-People-need</span><wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span><span>-muggers-place/</span><wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span><span>story-19700432-detail/</span><wbr></wbr><span class="word_break"></span>story.html#axzz2d6X217AC</a><br />Ben Humphreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14390429468454407472noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4490853799242023732.post-29281440798434328572013-08-28T14:28:00.004+01:002013-08-28T14:28:58.561+01:00Krav back at Royal Tunbridge Wells from 5th SeptRemember Krav back on from the 5th Sept at Tunbridge Wells (that's next week folks)- expect to see you all there looking tanned and fit!Ben Humphreyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14390429468454407472noreply@blogger.com0